Pressing Passport Issues

Pressing Passport Issues

May 14th, 2008 @ 6:23 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
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Mr. Jasmine and I will be traveling to England in late August for the wedding of our very dear friends. Unfortunately for me, my passport has gone missing. After turning my apartment upside down, I’ve realized that I will just have to apply for a new one.

But, I’m not thrilled about paying for a passport that will become obsolete once I change my name. I thought about waiting until after the wedding and applying for an expedited passport with my new name– multiple people have assured me that I would receive it by the trip. And then I wouldn’t have to worry about getting another passport later on with my new name.

However, my plane ticket is in my maiden name. The airline representative I spoke to assured me that I should be fine if I bring along certified copies of my marriage license. But I’m a little nervous!

What sayeth the hive? Should I risk flying with a different name on my ticket than is on my passport? Or should I just suck it up and (eventually) pay for two passports?

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34 Responses to “Pressing Passport Issues”

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Janna19 (message) 2,156 posts, Buzzing bee

I’ve heard people say you really want your passport and plane ticket names to match or you could have trouble. Probably not worth the saved money if you show up and they won’t let you on!

5/14/08 @ 6:27 pm (reply)

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Anne

I am so paranoid that I would probably just suck it up and pay for 2 passports! But, that’s just me

5/14/08 @ 6:27 pm (reply)

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Sakoro (message) 141 posts, Blushing bee

I’ve heard of people being turned away and losing out on their plane ticket. Especially in this day and age, you don’t want to have anything that arouses suspicion. Have you checked with your family and/or the last people you traveled overseas with? They might be hanging on to it for you or it might be with their travel documents.

5/14/08 @ 6:31 pm (reply)

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ynichole (message) 212 posts, Helper bee

I’d pay for two passports. If for no other reason then to avoid the stress of rushing around to get all of your documents with your new name in order after the wedding for your new passport application.

5/14/08 @ 6:32 pm (reply)

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Val

I was in the exact same dilemma as you are and decided to just pay for two passports. There are enough issues these days just making it through security, I wouldn’t want to complicate matters more.

5/14/08 @ 6:34 pm (reply)

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mamamiya

Honestly, i think you should keep your maiden name until after the trip because if security gets tightened, and regardless of your documentation, they will probably not let you go through. I went to England last summer when the car bombs were found and airport security was anal and unwavering. They wouldn’t let a stroller through without checking it through an x ray machine which was a pain in the butt for the parents.

If you can change your name on the plane ticket do that and then go ahead with the passport, but you want everything to line up…

5/14/08 @ 6:36 pm (reply)

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stargazerlily (message) 942 posts, Busy bee

I’d pay for 2 for sure!!!

5/14/08 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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GorgesViola (message) 348 posts, Helper bee

Is it an e-ticket or a paper ticket? Is it possible they could at least put a note on your file about the name change, even if they can’t officially change it on the ticket? You’d definitely have to go through all the extra security, but you might feel a little more comfortable if you pushed for that.

5/14/08 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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Nikkole

I think they can do a name change amendment to your passport so you don’t have to buy a new one.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html

5/14/08 @ 6:44 pm (reply)

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V (message) 482 posts, Helper bee

Pay for 2! I know it’s unpleasant to think about it and how many people think it can’t happen…but think racial profiling. Not good.

Pay for two, save the stress!

5/14/08 @ 6:45 pm (reply)

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SKM

I’d pay for 2. Not cuz you should have to, but because TSA is pretty much the devil.

5/14/08 @ 6:49 pm (reply)

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mdarrah (message) 1,205 posts, Bumble bee

if your plane ticket is in your maiden name - PASSPORT IN MAIDEN NAME!!! Google it - read on about ruined honeymoons, financial losses due to Credit card stuff etc. If you are going to change you name - its has to happen to everything - all at once.

5/14/08 @ 6:55 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lemon (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

Wait… don’t you get a free passport name change if you order it within a certain time frame??

5/14/08 @ 6:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lemon (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

Hooray… I found the link.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html

So, you get your passport, then send in Form DS-5504 and you get a new passport in your new name at no charge if it’s within a year of your first issuance!

I just know this since I had to pay for mine to be updated and was jealous otherwise.

5/14/08 @ 7:05 pm (reply)

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ginagia

Nikkole is correct. You can get your name changed within six months of a newly issued passport for no charge. I just asked this question last week because my passport is going to expire one month before my wedding, and they told me to renew it, and once I am married, they will change the name.

5/14/08 @ 7:06 pm (reply)

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Linda

Pay for one and get the second free! The first time around it took 3 months get for the honeymoon but needed to update the new one to reflect my new name for this summer and on top of it being FREE, it only took 3 weeks.

5/14/08 @ 7:09 pm (reply)

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missm (message) 808 posts, Busy bee

DEFINITELY get the passport in the maiden name. A dear friend of ours from Australia was delayed because her ticket and passport did not match. She eventually was able to straighten it out, but it took a few days and she ended up missing Thanksgiving dinner.

Besides, as Mrs. Lemon pointed out, you can order up a name change after the wedding.

5/14/08 @ 7:37 pm (reply)

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KatyStardust

Can you change the name on the ticket? I’d call the airline and find that out first.

5/14/08 @ 7:43 pm (reply)

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AKPM2008 (message) 36 posts, Newbee

Wow, Mrs. Lemon, you rock! Seems like the problem has been solved. Get passport, get married, go to England, THEN change name on passport for free!! I needed to know this too!

5/14/08 @ 7:50 pm (reply)

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Nettie

Yes, what the previous posters said is true about getting a new passport with your new name for free. When we went to get passports, the guy actually gave me the form and told me to send it in once I change my name. He said that I had a year to do this after my name change. The form is just sitting on my desk waiting for me to fill it out!

5/14/08 @ 8:09 pm (reply)

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